Best Cozy Restaurants in Northwest Columbus

43 restaurants available nearby

1. Tucci's - Dublin

4.7

Exceptional(4316)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Dublin

Booked 97 times today

At Tucci's, we believe that a memorable dining experience is incomplete without the perfect wine pairing. Our wine program reflects our commitment to excellence, featuring over 470 meticulously chosen labels for bottle service and a diverse array of forty-three wines available By the Glass. From renowned Italian vintages to exquisite international selections, our wine list caters to a wide range of tastes and preferences. We have recently expanded our dining room and significantly enlarged our temperature-controlled Wine Cellar to showcase our 2,500+ bottle inventory which shows our dedication to preserving the quality and integrity of our wines. Utilizing state-of-the-art Enoline machines, we ensure that wines served By the Glass maintain their freshness, allowing our guests to enjoy estate-bottled selections that are typically unavailable in this format.

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2. Valentina’s at Bridgepark

4.7

Exceptional(1407)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dublin

Booked 98 times today

Take a Barolo-inspired culinary journey with our traditional, authentic menu, paired with crafted cocktails and wines showcasing the extraordinary varietals of Italy. Our signature Genuine Hospitality welcomes you as you are.Influenced by quaint, Italian village flourishes that are warm, inviting and historic, share with your friends and family as if dining in Valentina’s countryside home with hers.Welcome to Valentina's at Bridge Park in Dublin, Ohio.If you do not see online availability for your party size and/or date & time, please contact the restaurant directly.

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3. The Pearl - Dublin

4.7

Exceptional(3532)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dublin

Booked 98 times today

The Pearl is a well-polished culinary jewel that showcases made-from-scratch food, classically inspired cocktails and an exclusive selection of Ales, Lagers & Stouts. All within one cozy tavern.All patio seating is weather pending. Any patio booking may be rescheduled as a result of inclement weather. For patio booking details please call the store to speak with manager.

4. Gallo's Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(1119)

Price: Expensive

• Creole • Upper Arlington

Booked 25 times today

Gallo's Kitchen & Bar features Creole and Italian cuisine. The restaurant's atmosphere is comfortable and friendly, providing a casual yet memorable dining experience. Head Chef, Tommy Gallo's culinary linage has ties to some of the best chefs of New Orleans. Offering a menu comprising of entrées, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and salads, providing fresh and flavorsome meals.Popular dishes include Seafood Creole, The Daily Sautéed Fish, Ohio Proud Filet Mignon, Gumbo with rice, Chicken Etouffee, Pasta Russo Bolognese, Gallo's House Marinara, and Gallo's. The Daily Specials consists of creations by the restaurant's chefs. It's based on fresh fish, seasonal produce and local beef to provide customers with a unique dining experience. Gallo's Kitchen also has a bar area known for an expansive wine list, featuring 24 glass pours and over 30 additional bottle listings. The bar also in known for craft cocktails and premium draft and bottled beers.

5. Mezzo - Dublin

4.6

Exceptional(2853)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dublin

Booked 32 times today

Mezzo Restaurant & Bar, nestled in the heart of Downtown Dublin will be your new neighborhood favorite. Our menu combines the very best Italian inspired dishes including our famous arancini, seasonal salads, flatbreads, delicious pastas and hand-cut steaks & fish. Featuring 3 large patios for outdoor dining and our beautiful modern and cozy indoor dining options with private event spaces too. Our happy hour is the spot to be Monday- Friday & Sunday 4-6pm. Mezzo Restaurant & Bar is a Taste Hospitality Group brand. Taste is locally owned and operated in Columbus, Ohio. Other Taste brands include Hubbard Grille, Wine on High, Creekside Conference & Event Center, and Taste Catering.

6. Lupo on Arlington

4.8

Exceptional(252)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper Arlington

Booked 11 times today

A chef-driven boutique dining experience in the heart of Old Upper Arlington. Executive Chef Todd Elder prides himself on our constantly changing menu featuring ingredients from local partners at Hershberger Farms, Coast to Local Seafood, Bluescreek Farms, and Mushroom Harvest as well as a selection of globally imported goods. From pintxos, tapas, to entrees, each visit can become a new dining experience. Try a taste of Spain with a paella or go on a journey to Italy with a house-made pasta. Feeling adventurous? Then try a signature dish, slow braised and barbequed Octopus with seasonal pairings. Or stay close to home with a Lupo Smashburger or seasonal salad!During summer nights relax with a Lupo craft cocktail, glass of wine, or local beer on the patio outfitted by Oakland Park Nursery. Sit indoors and enjoy our cozy dining room, bar, or private Vault Dining Room. There is never any issue with parking at Lupo with our private parking lot next door and plenty of spaces out front!

7. SOW Plated

4.7

Exceptional(1482)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Upper Arlington

Booked 44 times today

Welcome to SOW Plated!SŌW Plated is a made-from-scratch restaurant concept built on a flavor-forward menu that rotates regularly allowing guests to experience local food and drink ingredients at the peak of freshness. Food celebrated in the most natural state possible.We have both indoor and outdoor (All-seasons, heated sun room) seating available.

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8. J. Liu Restaurant & Bar of Dublin

4.7

Exceptional(1751)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dublin

Booked 35 times today

J. Liu Restaurant and Bar Dublin offers a uniquely crafted, and carefully selected array of dishes, from simple, American cuisine staples, such as burgers and sandwiches, to cozy and comforting flavors of Italian cooking, to innovatively reinvented seafood dishes and steaks, to intricate, complex flavors of Eastern Asian cuisine, stapled in China and Japan. Our bartenders offer delicious, unique cocktails, and an extensive wine menu which includes something for everyone: from the wine novice, to the trained connoisseur. We offer Happy Hour between 3 pm and 7 pm, Monday through Friday. 1/2 off Wine Night on Wednesdays and Sundays all night throughout the restaurant and so much more! Please note, Hours and Menus may change on Holidays. Due to High Demand, Patio and Bar Seating is always first come, first serve.

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9. The Avenue - Grandview

4.8

Exceptional(3888)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Grandview Heights

Booked 32 times today

A warm place in the heart of Grandview.Welcome to The Avenue. An all-occasion steak tavern that glows with sizzle and warmth. Serving fine steaks and tavern fare to family and friends in Grandview's historic Bank Block Neighborhood. Serving Dinner Nightly.Join us for Monday Wine Night - select bottles of wine at select prices - every Monday 4p-9p! Our happy hour is Monday-Friday 4p-6p in our bar. We now offer online ordering! Place your order for curbside pick-up at https://theavenuesteaktavern.com!

10. Trattoria Roma

4.5

Awesome(1592)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Grandview Heights

Booked 22 times today

Trattoria Roma Opened on Morse Rd. in 1990, Relocating to it's Current Location on Grandview Avenue in 2000. Upscale, Classic Italian Cuisine, with a Great Accompanying Wine and Cocktail List, and Exemplary Service is: Trattoria Roma. A cozy, yet Intimate Dinning Room, with an Adjacent Cocktail Bar, Trattoria Roma is a Prime Location for an Elegant Evening, Meeting Friends for a Causal Night Out, or just a Delicious Dinner, that can be finished with our House-Made Tiramisu, Pots de Crème, or a Butterscotch Crème Brule. The Sidewalk "Bistro" Patio Seating is a Scene Quite Occupied with Appropriate Weather.The Thoughtfully Curated Wine List by Mr. Mason, is Designed to Compliment any Menu Selection. Just want a Casual Glass with some Light Tastes? Happy Hour at the "Sinatra Bar" Every Night 4-6pm.Catering Possibilities, Private Events, and Personalized Coursed Wine Paired Dinners can be Available. Call 614.488.2014, or Email at trattoriaromacolumbusoh@gmail.com for any Inquiry.

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Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Maybe my favorite restaurant in the Columbus area. Wonderful experience every time I dine here. Certainly not your run of the mill downtown chain restaurant. Great neighborhoood restaurant with amazing food and top-notch service. Menu has everything from sandwiches, to pasta, to phenomenal seafood and steaks. Great wine selection, really nice hand crafted cocktails. Always has a great bar crowd, or you can choose a more intimate cozy booth. I'd call this place a hidden gem, but it's always busy, so the word is clearly out.
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Gallo's KitchenPrice: Expensive• Creole• Upper Arlington
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4.8
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Davidvip
Columbus •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding Happy Hour. I hadn't been here in a long time and forgot how great it was! I will be coming back more often!
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The Pearl - DublinPrice: Moderate• American• Dublin
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4.7
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Greg
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Sundried Tomato Margherita flatbread, and Prime Rib Sandwich were both great menu choices. The service, meal prep and atmosphere all made for a great choice for lunch. We were not in a hurry but the meal order came out from the kitchen very quickly and efficiently. We were meeting with old friends and the atmosphere at Tucci's was very conducive to an enjoyable conversation.
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Tucci's - DublinPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Dublin
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4.7
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Pitavip
Columbus •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lunch at Valentina's was a delightful experience! The service was exceptional, with our server Mia being knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. Manager Daniel went above and beyond, offering a warm welcome and securing us a lovely table by the window. The food was equally impressive – the chicken parm was a crowd-pleaser, and the swordfish was cooked to perfection. The staff was also accommodating to our special requests, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, a wonderful lunch at Valentina's!
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Valentina’s at BridgeparkPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dublin
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4.7
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Jason
Columbus •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Running late, called, they were good holding our table. Eric was awesome!!!!
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Mezzo - DublinPrice: Moderate• Italian• Dublin
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4.6

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43 restaurants available nearby

1. Tucci's - Dublin

2. Valentina’s at Bridgepark

3. The Pearl - Dublin

4. Gallo's Kitchen

5. Mezzo - Dublin

6. Lupo on Arlington

7. SOW Plated

8. J. Liu Restaurant & Bar of Dublin

9. The Avenue - Grandview

10. Trattoria Roma

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